The Lakers did try an offensive to bring Dennis Schroder back to the City of Angels at the deadline, without success. An offer was made to the Celtics, who finally opted for another solution, with the Rockets more precisely. We just know more about the Angelinos offensive.
With a record of 26-31, the Lakers absolutely need to react in the coming weeks, to prevent the playoffs from getting too far away. The defeats are linked in Los Angeles, but the break from the All-Star Game should do good for LeBron James and company. The other goal? Recruit.
For a trade, it is already too late for the Pourpre et Or, who have not managed to find an agreement with other franchises. On the other hand, it is very likely to see a signing in the free agent market, like Goran Dragic. Nevertheless, the competition is relatively strong for the leader.
The failure of the Lakers in a file at the deadline
Shortly after the deadline, we continue to learn more about the different targets of Rob Pelinka, who clearly wanted to welcome a point guard. He did not succeed in his mission, despite an offensive for a former: Dennis Schroder. The latter was available, but the Celtics opted for another direction.
Steve Bulpett, du site Heavey, explique :
The Celtics looked at options to release Dennis Schroder, as it was nearly impossible to retain him over the summer. The Lakers offered several second-round draft picks for him, and minimum contracts, but the Celtics opted to reunite with Daniel Theis instead.
Rather than the Lakers, the Celtics took the Rockets’ offer, picking up Theis in the lot, who will do well in the key. Good news for Boston, less for the Los Angeles team, which failed to recover a leader before the deadline.
What bothers the Angelinos? No, not for LeBron James anyway. He confided in the famous deadline, all with strong words. No choice for the King’s teammates: we will have to find a way to shine by the playoffs.
The Lakers did not have Dennis Schroder at the deadline, but still hope to recruit him on the market, in the event of a buyout. It would be a better case scenario, even if the franchise is exposing itself to competition now…
